Commercial Roofing Experts Serving Ypsilanti, Michigan
Lincoln Park Roofing is an Owens Corning Preferred roofer delivering commercial roofing in Ypsilanti, MI — 6,000+ roofs completed in 35 years, and most Ypsilanti commercial roofing projects are booked within 5 business days. Before digging into specifics, some readers prefer the citywide overview built for roof work in Ypsilanti.
Ypsilanti's commercial roofing calls split roughly into two categories. Downtown and around Depot Town, the historic brick buildings along Michigan Ave and Cross St carry flat roof sections that have been recovered repeatedly since the 1800s, often with mismatched materials layered over each other from different eras of patchwork. Near Eastern Michigan University along Washtenaw Ave and Packard Rd, newer retail and office buildings serving the student population run more straightforward single-ply membrane systems. The historic buildings take longer to properly diagnose. The newer ones usually fail for more predictable reasons. The crew behind it is Lincoln Park Roofing's own, in-house, working this area since 1990.
Ypsilanti roof replacements require a permit through the city or Washtenaw County depending on the property, and we handle that application and the inspection coordination as part of the job. The National Roofing Contractors Association has found that close to half of commercial roof failures nationally come down to installation problems rather than the roofing material simply reaching the end of its life, and on Ypsilanti's older Depot Town buildings, that usually means an earlier patch job done without properly checking the deck underneath.
Local to Ypsilanti
28 miles / 40 minutes from our Lincoln Park HQ
Typical Commercial Roofing
$3,500 – $45,000
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“Depot Town has some of the oldest commercial buildings I work on anywhere in the area, brick construction going back to the 1850s and 60s, and a lot of those flat roof sections have been repaired so many times you're basically working through a history of every roofer who touched the building before you. Closer to campus it's a different story, newer construction, simpler systems, but the same principle applies either way. Know what you're looking at before you touch it.”
— Scott, Owner of Lincoln Park Roofing · Owens Corning Preferred Contractor since 2011
6 Commercial Roofing Issues We See Every Week in Ypsilanti
Victorian, Italianate, and Queen Anne homes (1855-1925) downtown with original slate, copper flashing, and decorative gables; surrounded by 1940s-90s ranches, Cape Cods, and 2000s subdivisions with mid-life shingles. These are the failure modes our crew documents most often on Ypsilanti commercial roofing calls:
Ponding water on flat roofs
Historic brick buildings in Depot Town have flat roof sections built up over more than a century of additions and repairs, and the resulting unevenness collects standing water in low spots after nearly every rain.
EPDM seam separation
Buildings near campus along Washtenaw Ave that were re-roofed with EPDM in past decades are now showing seams lifting at the parapet walls, a common failure point once that rubber membrane passes the thirty year mark.
Failing TPO seams
Newer retail construction closer to Eastern Michigan University went with TPO membranes, and the earliest of those installs are now reaching the fifteen to twenty year window where the welded seams begin to fail.
Metal roof rust & panel gaps
A few older buildings near Huron St and the riverfront carry standing-seam metal roofing where humidity off the Huron River has accelerated fastener corrosion enough to shift panels and open gaps.
Clogged roof drains & scuppers
Depot Town's older drains and scuppers were built for a different era of rainfall, and a single blocked scupper during a heavy Michigan storm can trap well over a thousand gallons against the roof edge before the water finds its way inside.
Leaks around HVAC curbs
Buildings that added rooftop HVAC units to serve student housing or retail near campus over the years frequently have flashing at the curb bases that doesn't match the original historic roofing system, and that's usually the leak source.
How often should a Ypsilanti commercial flat roof be inspected?
We recommend twice a year for Ypsilanti commercial flat roofs, spring to check for freeze-thaw damage and fall before snow season arrives. The historic Depot Town and downtown buildings benefit from a closer inspection given how many roofing layers some of them carry from decades of prior repairs, where a small problem can hide longer than it would on a newer building near campus. We offer annual maintenance contracts for Ypsilanti commercial properties, historic and modern alike.
Commercial Roofing Cost in Ypsilanti, MI (2026)
Most Ypsilanti commercial roofing projects cost between $3,500 and $45,000. Flat-roof leak repair on a small commercial building start at $2,500. Timeline: 1-5 days depending on system and square footage.
Commercial roofing in Ypsilanti runs from about $3,500 for a leak repair up to $45,000 for a full replacement, and the historic buildings around Depot Town and downtown Michigan Ave tend to cost more given what's typically layered underneath, decades of patch jobs, aging brick parapets, and decking that's older than almost anything else we work on in the area. A newer building near campus with a simpler single membrane roof usually costs less to repair or replace since there's less history to untangle first.
“A property owner near Depot Town said the two other contractors she called both quoted a full roof tear-off without ever climbing up to look, based entirely on the building's age. Our crew got on the roof, found the leak was actually a single failed seam near a parapet wall, and repaired just that section instead of pushing a much bigger job. She said it was the first estimate she'd gotten that matched what was actually wrong with her building instead of just its age.”
— Verified Lincoln Park Roofing customer · Ypsilanti, MI
What to Expect When You Hire Us for Commercial Roofing in Ypsilanti
1) Inspection & honest diagnosis
We walk the Ypsilanti roof top to bottom for commercial roofing, photographing what we find so nothing gets described to you secondhand.
2) Written estimate & scope
You get a written scope with materials and a timeline spelled out. No pressure tactics, no vague line items.
3) In-house crew installation
Whoever quotes the Ypsilanti job is on the roof for the install too. Nothing gets handed off to a subcontractor.
4) Cleanup + warranty paperwork
Before we leave your Ypsilanti property, the yard gets swept for nails, debris is hauled off, and the warranty paperwork is signed and handed over.
Ypsilanti Neighborhoods We Serve for Commercial Roofing
Our crew completes commercial roofing projects across every Ypsilanti neighborhood. If your home sits near any of these areas, we know the local conditions:
- Depot Town Historic District
- Downtown Michigan Ave
- Cross St / EMU campus
- Huron St riverfront
- Washtenaw Ave area
- Packard Rd corridor
- College Heights
- Normal Park / Prospect
Other Roofing Services in Ypsilanti
Beyond commercial roofing, our Ypsilanti crew handles the full exterior — every link below goes to our Ypsilanti-specific service page:
Roof Repair in Ypsilanti
Leaks, missing shingles, flashing issues, and storm damage repair →
Roof Replacement in Ypsilanti
Full tear-off and new architectural shingle installation with upgraded ventilation →
Storm Damage Repair in Ypsilanti
Hail, wind, and tree-impact damage repair with full insurance claim support →
Emergency Roof Repair in Ypsilanti
Same-day tarp, leak stopping, and temporary repairs after storms or sudden leaks →
Seamless Gutters in Ypsilanti
Seamless aluminum gutter installation, replacement, and gutter guards →
Siding in Ypsilanti
Vinyl and james hardie fiber cement siding installation and repair →
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Written by Scott • Lincoln Park Roofing • Last updated April 28, 2026
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